UPSC Daily Quiz for 20ᵗʰ August 2026

1) With reference to White Revolution 2.0, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to expand dairy cooperative societies in Panchayats that remain uncovered by such institutions.
2. One of its objectives is to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives.
3. The initiative is implemented exclusively by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
4. Strengthening women's participation is among the broader objectives associated with the initiative.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) With reference to Methamphetamine, consider the following statements:

1. It is a synthetic psychostimulant that acts on the central nervous system.
2. Illicit use of methamphetamine may produce psychological effects such as paranoia and psychosis.
3. The drug seized in the recent operation was concealed in an export consignment destined for Saudi Arabia.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements regarding Mithila Makhana:

1. Makhana is an aquatic crop cultivated mainly in shallow ponds, lakes and wetlands.
2. Mithila Makhana received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2022.
3. Bihar accounts for nearly three-fourths of India's makhana production.
4. The National Makhana Board was established under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) With reference to De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic (DNT/NT/SNT) communities, consider the following statements:

1. De-notified Tribes include communities that were earlier notified under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871.
2. The Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) follows a four-dimensional approach covering education, healthcare, livelihoods and housing.
3. The Development and Welfare Board for DNTs, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities was constituted before the National Commission for these communities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) With reference to coconut cultivation in India, consider the following statements:

1. India is the world's largest producer of coconut.
2. Kerala has the largest area under coconut cultivation in India.
3. Andhra Pradesh has the highest coconut productivity among Indian states.
4. Tamil Nadu ranks first in coconut cultivation area as well as production.

Which of the statements given above are correct?